# Fat Science

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Fat Science Mailbag: The Dangers of Restricting Calories, Bariatric Plateaus, GLP-1 Dose Adjustments, Weight Expectations & More

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright open the Fat Science mailbag to answer listener questions from around the globe.  This episode covers real-world metabolic challenges—from navigating calorie restriction and GLP-1 medications to the complexities of bariatric…

How Parental Perception Shapes Kids’ Bodies

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright explore the surprising influence of parental perception on children’s weight and metabolic health. Dr. Cooper breaks down the science connecting how parents think and talk about body size to the way their kids develop physic…

The Stress Hormone Cortisol: Friend or Enemy?

Join Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright on Fat Science as they unravel the complex role of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.  Dr. Cooper explains how cortisol isn’t always bad—it helps us adapt to stress, mobilize energy, and even save our lives in emergencies, but chronic …

Muscle, Metabolism, and Mentality: Lessons from an 82-Year-Old Powerlifter

Join Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright on Fat Science as they dive into the power of strength training—not just for elite athletes, but for everyday health and longevity. This week’s guests bring unique perspectives: Faith Ireland, retired Washington State Supreme Court Justice and 8…

5 Surprising Metabolic Studies From 2025

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright break down five eye-opening research studies from 2025 that challenge everything you thought you knew about obesity, dieting, and metabolism.  The hosts explore surprising new evidence on fitness trackers, the metabolic powe…

How Microdosing Can Backfire

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor and Mark Wright take a hard look at the buzz around microdosing metabolic medications—from what “microdosing” actually means to the risks of following trends without clinical supervision. The team unpacks widespread misunderstandings about d…

Childhood Obesity: Science, Shame & New Hope

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor are joined by renowned childhood obesity expert Dr. Evan Nadler for a deep, honest conversation about what really is making our kids fat—and what’s finally changing about how kids, parents, and doctors can fight it. The pane…

The Fallacy of GLP-1 “Diets” & the Microdosing Ad Frenzy

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright take on one of the biggest misinformation waves in popular health media: the rise of “microdosed” GLP‑1s and so‑called “GLP‑1 diets.”  As GLP‑1 medications dominate headlines and social media feeds, the hosts cut through the…

Mailbag: Low Blood Sugar Explained, Relief From Food Noise, Calorie Restriction Warning, Metabolic Health care on a Budget, and More.

his week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor tackle the biggest listener questions about sustainable weight loss, metabolic health, and why restrictive diets so often backfire. From medications like GLP-1s to common myths about exercise and nutrition, this episode deliv…

Normal Weight Abnormal Metabolism: Why Your Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

Could you have metabolic dysfunction even at a normal weight? This episode challenges everything we've been taught about weight and health. Dr. Cooper reveals that up to 25% of normal-weight people have metabolic syndrome, yet they're rarely screened because doctors assume they're healthy based on …